The clinic of dermatology, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of the skin, hair and nails can offer its patients:
- Computerized system for diagnosis and treatment of moles (nevi)
- Cosmetic and dermatological treatment (Botox, fillers, mesotherapy, PRP (plasma therapy), chemical peel procedures, derma roller)
- Laser applications (skin vascular formations, scar treatment, skin rejuvenation and pimple treatment)
- Diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer (patient information and explanation, sun protection methods)
- Treatment of scars (acne scars, skin cracks / stretch marks)
- Burning and cryotherapy applications
- Dermatological surgery applications (ingrown toenails, excision of moles and cysts)
- Allergy testing to diagnose allergic skin diseases
- Dermatologic venereology
Diagnosis and treatment of dermatological diseases
Acne (pimples)
Acne is an inflammatory disease of the hair follicle, known as the pilosebaceous apparatus, and its associated sebaceous glands. It is most common during adolescence (in girls, ages 11 to 16, and in boys, ages 14 to 18), but can occur at any age. Liv Hospital’s dermatologist Associate Professor Goncha Gyukdemir explains:
Why does acne occur?
There are 4 main factors: increased oil production in the skin known as sebum, increased stickiness in the hair follicle, microorganisms on the surface of the skin, and inflammation. Acne requires the active production of sebum. During adolescence, male hormones (androgens) stimulate sebaceous gland growth and sebum production increases. People with acne have an oilier skin type than other people. Some of the hormones that stimulate sebum could lead to other problems in girls and women, such as an increase in body hair or irregularities with menstruation. The hair follicle cells increase in acne sufferers and can cause blockages. Pimples form, commonly referred to as blackheads (the clinical term is open comedones) and whiteheads (closed comedones).
Urticaria (Rash)
Popularly referred to as a 'rash', urticaria is a skin disorder that is associated with itching and blistering. In the most severe cases, the blisters can reach other organs (especially the lips, trachea, and eyelids). It is a quite common disease that affects 20-30% of the population. Urticaria can cause skin lesions anywhere on the body that usually disappear within 24 hours. New blisters may form near the healed lesions. There are two types of urticaria: acute form and chronic form. In the acute form, the disease clears up in less than six weeks. But in the chronic form, it can last more than six weeks it may and have a negative impact on the patient's quality of life.
Skin cancer
Skin cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer. Studies show that skin cancer is becoming more and more common.
Who is at greatest risk of skin cancer?
- People with pale skin (blonde or red hair)
- People who burn easily from the sun
- People who suffered from sunburn in childhood
- People who have a family history of skin cancer
- Prolonged exposure to X-rays
- A weak immune system
- Long-term wounds or injuries caused by an illness or burn and stress
- Exposure to carcinogens such as arsenic
- People who frequently go to a tanning bed
- People whose work exposes them to more sunlight (farmers, fishermen, construction workers, etc.)